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The Lakers are notable for having (at the end of the 2005--06 season) the most wins (2,806), the highest winning percentage (61.5%), the most finals appearances (28) of any NBA franchise, and the second most championships (14, behind the Boston Celtics' 16). They are generally regarded as one of the NBA's most successful franchises. They hold the record for the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports. The franchise has only missed the NBA playoffs 5 times. According to Forbes magazine, the Lakers are the second most valuable basketball franchise in the United States, valued at approximately $568 million, surpassed only by the New York Knicks.

My favorite players of all time are: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone, Tim Duncan, and Dwyane Wade.